Historical information
This ornamental Sphinx is a memento of the founder of Melbourne Legacy, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D.O
The Sphinx was presented to the then Sergeant Stanley Savige as the 24th Battalion Musketry Prize, whilst he was serving in that unit in Egypt, during the First World War.
Significance
Sir Stanley Savige founded Melbourne Legacy in 1923. This item is significant as it was awarded to him during his war service, prior to the foundation of Legacy.
Physical description
Brass sphinx trophy. The Sphinx is mounted on a plinth, which is decorated in hieroglyphics made of copper and lead. Sphinx's head opens to reveal an ash tray and a decorative necklace.
Inscriptions & markings
24th BATTALION
MUSKETRY PRIZE
SERGT. S.G. SAVIGE
EGYPT. Aug. 1915